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Comfortable 73 / 100
18%
60%
22%
Ideal 18% Comfortable 60% Acceptable 22%
Best spot: Smolyan — 87
Typical conditions: 70
Cities: 37 Regions: 28 Updated: 30 Aug, 21:14 Open-Meteo

A comparison of 37 cities in Bulgaria by VanSky score — how comfortable it is to travel in each today. We factor in temperature, wind, sun and conditions by the sea. Sort by any metric and pick your next stop. A comparison of 28 regions of Bulgaria by VanSky score — where it's most comfortable to travel right now. We factor in temperature, wind, sun and conditions by the sea.

The country score (0–100) is computed from all of its cities, not a single point. Cities are grouped into regions, and a region's score is the median of its cities so dense clusters don't outweigh sparse ones. Final score = 0.65 × “best areas” (80th percentile of regions) + 0.35 × “typical conditions” (median of regions), so one warm city can't push the whole country to 100. Each city's score blends warmth (feels-like), sun, rain and wind, adjusted for night temperature and, on the coast, the sea. Data: Open-Meteo, refreshed several times a day.

80–100
Ideal
60–79
Comfortable
40–59
Acceptable
20–39
Challenging
0–19
Extreme

The scale above shows what share of the country's cities falls into each comfort band. “Best spot” is the most comfortable region or city this week; “typical conditions” is the median score across regions.

∅ 7-day average

Top cities in Bulgaria by VanSky Regions of Bulgaria

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Sapareva Banya
Kyustendil
98
Bansko
Blagoevgrad
95
Smolyan
Smolyan
93
Koprivshtitsa
Sofia Oblast
93
Gabrovo
Gabrovo
89
Tryavna
Gabrovo
89
Varna
Varna
88
Plovdiv
Plovdiv
87
Nessebar
86
Sozopol
Burgas
86
Kardzhali
Kardzhali
86
Sinemorets
Burgas
85
Pomorie
Burgas
85
Shumen
Shumen
82
Razgrad
Razgrad
82

VanSky Index

A weather comfort index for travel: a 0–100 score. Recalculated daily from live weather data — temperature, rainfall, wind and sun.

80–100 Ideal
60–79 Comfortable
40–59 Acceptable
20–39 Challenging
0–19 Extreme

How it's calculated:

  • Thermal comfort 35% — temperature + humidity
  • Sunshine 25% — panel charge, mood; in heat the sun is no longer a bonus
  • Precipitation 25% — rain → muddy ground
  • Wind 15% — awning, driving, noise
  • Extremes override all: frost, heat, storm, downpour
  • Heat counts by feels-like temperature: at 32°+ the score can’t reach “Comfortable”, muggy nights lower it further
  • A dangerous day drags the week down: a storm or downpour in the forecast keeps the week from being “Comfortable”
  • Bonus: warm sea, high panel output

Data: Open-Meteo · Updated several times a day

Best cities now Best cities this week

  1. 1 Bansko 95
  2. 2 Sapareva Banya 98
  3. 3 Smolyan 93
  4. 4 Varna 88
  5. 5 Dobrich 78

Difficult conditions

  1. 1 Montana 58
  2. 2 Stara Zagora 76
  3. 3 Vidin 58
  4. 4 Pazardzhik 76
  5. 5 Haskovo 78

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I choose the best city in Bulgaria for van life?
Sort cities by the VanSky column — the higher the score, the more comfortable today. Also check solar panel output and sea temperature if you plan to stay near the coast.
What does the VanSky score mean for a city?
A score from 0 to 100 reflects a composite weather assessment: thermal comfort, precipitation level, wind strength, and sunshine. 80+ is ideal, 60–79 is comfortable, 40–59 is acceptable, below 40 is challenging.
How often is data updated for Bulgaria?
Weather data for all cities in Bulgaria is updated several times a day from the Open-Meteo service based on real observations.

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BG Bulgaria — fuel prices

Updated: 30.08.2026

Super E10

$1.78 /l

€1.54 · £1.32/l

121 of 168

pricier than 71% of countries

RON 100

$2.09 /l

€1.80 · £1.54/l

21 of 28

pricier than 71% of countries

Дизел

$2.08 /l

€1.79 · £1.53/l

130 of 166

pricier than 78% of countries

Premium Diesel

$2.36 /l

€2.04 · £1.75/l

26 of 44

pricier than 57% of countries

Автогаз

$0.75 /l

€0.65 · £0.55/l

17 of 54

cheaper than 70% of countries

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